HEATH, TX (Sept. 24, 2021) City of Heath leadership joined surrounding Rockwall County leaders at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Growth Summit Luncheon on August 25, featuring economic development updates from each community. “Our Council and EDC are facing the reality of growth with a guided approach to Keep Heath, Heath,” said David Lane, […]
August 7, 2020 – During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to continue practicing social distancing and support Texas businesses while saving money on tax–free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax–Free weekend. Qualifying items can be purchased tax free from a Texas store or from an […]
From State Representative Justin Holland: As the nation continues to shelter in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is urging Texans to shop online or practice strict social distancing measures for in-store purchases during the sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies. The primary intent of the law that established this holiday, which […]
Economic development through tourism Summer is in full swing in Rockwall and our businesses are rolling out the red carpet to welcome the thousands that visit the Harbor and other hot spots in Rockwall every year. Rockwall is a vacation destination year round, but we experience a surge of vacationers and “staycationers” during the summer months and they make a tremendous impact on our sales tax revenue. […]
(Lewisville) Voters in Lewisville will be asked to go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8 to determine the future of two proposed public safety districts and eighth-cent sales taxes to fund them. Early voting began Oct. 24. The ballot asks voters to consider creating each district, and to adopt a one-eighth penny sales tax for […]